The celebration is in conjunction with the Association of Art Museum Directors. Since 2010, the AAMD has encouraged art museums across the nation to participate in conjunction with the International Council of Museums’ (ICOM) International Museum Day, dedicated to promoting the value of museums in society. Over 100 AAMD member museums have participated each year. This year’s theme is “museums (memory + creativity) = social change.”

Mint museum visitors can enjoy:

--A one-day offering of 50 percent off museum memberships, which bring free admission to both Mint locations for a full year and many other valuable benefits;

HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!

We need your help! Share any #ArtMuseumDay tweet (see below) or Facebook post (facebook.com/mintmuseum) by Friday, May 17, at 5PM and automatically win a FREE Mint guest pass to be used anytime during the coming year, plus be entered into a drawing for two FREE tickets to our Party in the Park 2013 on May 30, 2013 ($40 value non-members, $20 for Mint members!).*

*The guest passes will be distributed and the drawing conducted after Art Museum Day concludes. Instructions will be posted here and on Facebook for claiming guest passes; Twitter users will receive a message!